Test Automation Lead

We are looking for an experienced Test Automation Lead to join our growing Core Systems team at Howdens. In this role you will lead a team of automation specialists, develop our automation tooling and help drive faster, higher quality releases across our digital platforms, including (url removed).This is a permanent full-time opportunity and can be based from our site on Brackmills Business Park, Northampton, Croxley Park, Watford or Howden, East Yorkshire.What will you be doing?As our Test Automation Lead, you''ll act as the technical authority for test automation tooling and frameworks across Howdens. Leading a team of automation specialists, you''ll be responsible for defining strategy, improving automation coverage and ensuring our platforms support the rapid delivery of technology change.A key focus of the role will be accelerating delivery across our digital platforms, including (url removed), through the expansion of automation capabilities and the implementation of automation best practice.You''ll also:Lead, develop and support a team of QA Automation EngineersOwn and manage enterprise test automation platforms and toolingDrive automation strategy, roadmaps and continuous improvement initiativesWork closely with technology and business stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutionsEnsure automation solutions meet governance, security and quality standardsOversee the design, build, testing and deployment of automation capabilitiesManage vendor relationships and ..... full job details .....